A civil rights lawyer was questioned at Detroit Metropolitan Airport while returning to the United States and asked to surrender his phone, according to reports. The attorney, who represents a pro-Palestinian activist, was stopped by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The agents requested access to the lawyer's phone, raising concerns about potential violations of attorney-client privilege and the targeting of individuals based on their clients' political views.
CBP has not yet commented specifically on the incident, but generally states that it conducts border searches to enforce U.S. laws and protect national security. However, civil liberties organizations argue that such searches should be conducted with reasonable suspicion and not used to intimidate or harass legal professionals. The incident is likely to fuel further debate about the balance between security measures and individual rights at U.S. borders. This case is now under review by legal experts to determine if any laws or ethical rules were violated. The lawyer involved is considering legal action.
Lawyer Questioned at Airport, Asked to Surrender Phone
A civil rights attorney representing a pro-Palestinian activist was questioned by border agents at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The lawyer was asked to hand over his phone during the encounter. Civil liberties groups are raising concerns about potential overreach and infringement on attorney-client privilege. The incident highlights ongoing debates about security measures and the rights of legal professionals.